Company DescriptionWe create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including *** , *** News, MS *** , *** , *** Sports, *** , *** Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and *** , our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. *** Universal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
Job DescriptionMS *** Digital is hiring an Evening Editor to work with both its opinion and blog teams, and MS *** 's broadcast teams. You will have a deep understanding of what drives conversations and a passion for the many ways politics intersect with culture, climate science, the economy and so much more. You will have excellent news judgment, meticulous copy editing skills, a keen understanding of journalistic standards and a track record that proves you can hew to the standards of the *** U News Group. You will be familiar with the MS *** brand, its shows and its on-air hosts.
This is a Tues-Sat schedule, 1p.m. to 10 p.m. EST.
Position is based in New York City, Washington, D.C or Los Angeles.
What you will do:- Work closely with our opinion and blog editors to edit and produce perspective essays and analysis on politics, breaking news and culture
- Work with our weekend team to expand MS *** 's digital coverage on Saturdays and Sundays, coordinating both analysis and breaking news coverage as needed
- Coordinate with Senior MS *** editors and show producers to anticipate big events, maintain a team-wide editorial calendar and coordinate digital coverage plans for both short and longer-term news.
Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant working experience
- 3+ years editing in a digital newsroom environment, ideally with opinion journalism experience
- Must understand how to craft a compelling lead, angle and headline
- Must have the desire to work in a creative, demanding, competitive environment
- Must be a skilled editor with outstanding communication skills
- Must be professional, nimble and successful working across newsroom teams, platforms and with partners
Additional Job Requirements:- Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www. *** to be considered.
- Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by *** Universal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $93,000-110,000
Additional Information *** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
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